Hamilton Tiger-Cats reach 20-year lease at Tim Hortons Field

CFL club opens July 26 vs. Ottawa at new home, which also hosts Pan Am Games soccer.

A Hamilton Tiger-Cats flag flies across from the site of Tim Hortons Field, soon to be the new home of the CFL club.

By:The Canadian Press, Published on Thu Feb 27 2014

HAMILTON—The Tiger-Cats reached a 20-year lease agreement with the city of Hamilton for the use of the new Tim Hortons Field on Thursday.

The $145.7-million stadium is set to open this season with the Ticats scheduled to play their first regular-season home game July 26 versus expansion Ottawa.

The agreement, which will see the CFL club commit upwards of $30 million over the term, was approved by civic officials Wednesday night.

“We are making a significant investment, but the opportunity to play at Tim Hortons Field . . . puts the team in position to be successful for years to come,” Ticats owner Bob Young said in a statement.

The stadium will also be home for the 2015 Pan American Games soccer competition.

“We’re thrilled about this partnership with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, which will benefit the city, our taxpayers, as well as the Ticats,” Hamilton major Bob Bratina said.

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